watford
What's on in Watford, Hertfordshire
Local Tourist Guide
Welcome to Watford in the beautiful county of Hertfordshire. Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Watford - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.
Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Watford to suit all the family, whatever the weather.
What's on in Watford today?
Find events near Watford
Days Out and Attractions
Butterfly World
St Albans
4.5 miles from town centre
Gardens of the Rose
St Albans
4.9 miles from town centre
Chiltern Open Air Museum
Chalfont St Giles
5.9 miles from town centre
Hemel Ski Centre
Hemel Hempstead
6.1 miles from town centre
De Havilland Aircraft Heritage C
London Colney
6.5 miles from town centre
Verulamium Museum
St Albans
6.8 miles from town centre
Roman Theatre of Verulamium
St Albans
6.8 miles from town centre
St Albans Cathedral
St Albans
6.8 miles from town centre
Museum of St Albans
St Albans
7.2 miles from town centre
Events near Watford
Fiesta a la Mexicana
9 - 10 Mar 2014
The Golden Horseshoe Casino
John Grant
Tomorrow
Roundhouse
Okean Elzy
Tomorrow
HMV Forum
Rock Chicks
Tomorrow
Lauderdale House
X Factor Live
Tomorrow
Wembley Arena
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Places to visit
Discover museums, art galleries, historic houses, castles, attractions, theme parks and much more in and around Watford to keep both parents and children amused and entertained whatever the British weather decides to throw at you!
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Handy Local Guide
Taxis in Watford
If you're out on the tiles in Watford then please don't drink and drive - our list of taxis in Watford will help you get from A to B quickly and safely so you can fully enjoy the delights of Watford.
Tourist Information Centres
If you're stuck and don't know what to do, then pop in to your local Tourist Information Centre in Watford (TIC) for friendly help and advice for tourists and locals alike.
Restaurants
Enjoy some of the wide choice of restaurants in Watford for a gourmet feast of fresh local produce. You're sure of a warm welcome from budget diners to highly acclaimed restaurants.
Wedding Fairs
Get married in style by visiting wedding fairs in Watford. From the bride's dress, to the wedding cake, venues and photographers, plan your special day with our list of local wedding exhibitions.
Stay over
Local Hotel Accommodation
Whether you're staying in Watford for the night or you're staying for a few days or more, you'll love the choice of hotel accommodation available in the area.
Forthcoming Events Diary
 | BabyshamblesBabyshambles at The Roundhouse live on Monday, 10 March 2014 in London, Greater London. For tickets to see Babyshambles at The Roundhouse, see the list of ticket prices.… | TomorrowThe RoundhouseLondonMiscellaneous |
 | European Smart Grid Cyber and SCADA SecurityThe event, now in its 4th year, delivers the latest developments on how Utilities from the US and Europe are dealing with persistent threats and vulnerabilities. Attendees will receive insight into present and future S… | 10 - 11 Mar 2014London Marriott Hotel Regents ParkLondonBusiness |
 | GQ Comedy ExtravaganzaGQ Comedy Extravaganza performs live at Eventim Apollo in London, Greater London on Monday, 10 March 2014. Buy and compare your tickets for GQ Comedy Extravaganza at Eventim Apollo now.… | TomorrowEventim ApolloLondonMiscellaneous |
 | John BishopTickets for John Bishop at Hammersmith Apollo on the Monday, 10 March 2014 are bound to sell out fast - to watch John Bishop live at Hammersmith Apollo see our list of ticket comparison costs from box offices, primary an… | TomorrowHammersmith ApolloLondonTheatre & Performing Arts |
 | Milton JonesTickets for Milton Jones at Hammersmith Apollo on the Monday, 10 March 2014 are bound to sell out fast - to watch Milton Jones live at Hammersmith Apollo see our list of ticket comparison costs from box offices, primary … | TomorrowHammersmith ApolloLondonTheatre & Performing Arts |
 | Monday Cocktail Cinema Club showing BRIDESMAIDSThroughout film history, alcohol has been at the forefront. Silent movies used liquor to teach the cautionary lessons and generate the belly laughs with drunken slapstick. Bootleg booze fuelled gangster films and champag… | TomorrowShaker and CompanyLondonFilm/Cinema |
| An Evening With... Andy McKee plus Special Guest MOne of the world’s finest acoustic guitar soloists. His unique multi layering approach means whilst he alone plucks, strums, and taps the strings and body, he creates the illusion of a full band accompaniment, the harm… | 11 Mar 2014The TabernacleLondonMusic/Gigs/Concerts |
 | Andy McKeeAndy McKee appears live in London, Greater London at The Tabernacle (Notting Hill) on Tuesday, 11 March 2014. For ticket prices to watch Andy McKee at The Tabernacle (Notting Hill), see the list of tickets available for… | 11 Mar 2014The Tabernacle (Notting Hill)LondonMiscellaneous |
| Douglas Adams Memorial Lecture 2014Douglas Adams, one of Britain's best loved authors, is most famous for writing The Hitchhikers' Guide to the Galaxy. But Douglas was also a founder patron of Save the Rhino International (SRI) and remained a dedicated sp… | 11 Mar 2014Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)South KensingtonMiscellaneous |
 | Retail Business Design ExpoRBTE 2014 will be the largest gathering of the retail industry in Europe, with over 9,000 visitors expected, and is the must attend event for the whole retail team – from marketing, merchandising, fraud and supply chai… | 11 - 12 Mar 2014Earls CourtEarls CourtExhibitions |
 | We Were EvergreenWe Were Evergreen at Barfly Camden live on Tuesday, 11 March 2014 in London, Greater London. For tickets to see We Were Evergreen at Barfly Camden, see the list of ticket prices.… | 11 Mar 2014Barfly CamdenLondonMiscellaneous |
 | Afro Latin Central Kizomba, Kuduro and AfroBeatsKizomba UK and Studio Afro Latino Present Afro Latin Central Every Wednesday at Shaka Zulu in Camden at Stables Market, off Chalk Farm Rd, NW18AB Afro Latin Central is now in one of London’s most beautiful venue: Sha… | 12 Mar 2014Shaka Zulu CamdenLondonNightclubs |
 | Brendan ShineIreland’s prime folk and country singer Brendan Shine will be coming to Millfield for one night only to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Known as the rambling Irishman, the evergreen Brendan Shine has had a long and succ… | 12 Mar 2014Millfield TheatreEdmontonMusic/Gigs/Concerts |
 | Controlled ReleaseThe meeting will continue in a long tradition of critically acclaimed speakers who are pioneers in their field. This event offers you a unique opportunity to keep up to date with the latest in technologies and methods su… | 12 - 13 Mar 2014Holiday Inn Regents ParkLondonExhibitions |
| Future Rock"Quite distinctively, Diamond Empire's blend of male and female vocals makes their music stand-out as something quite unique and special." The male and female dual fronted Diamond Empire fuse cool synth sounds with a mo… | 12 Mar 2014Barfly - CamdenLondonMusic/Gigs/Concerts |
| International ConfexMuch loved by the event industry International Confex 2014 takes on a new lease of life next 12 and 13 March 2014 at its new home in Olympia. Under new management and headed up by a brand new team, Confex 2014 is set to … | 12 - 13 Mar 2014Olympia Exhibition CentreLondonNightclubs |
| LaibachLaibach performs live at KOKO Camden in London, Greater London on Wednesday, 12 March 2014. Buy and compare your tickets for Laibach at KOKO Camden now.… | 12 Mar 2014KOKO CamdenLondonMiscellaneous |
 | Learn to Dance - Salsa ClassesSalsa Classes at The Hammersmith Salsa Club with Incognito Dance www.incognitodance.com Absolute Beginners, Improvers, Intermediate and Advanced Salsa Classes Free Class for first time Beginners The Incognito Dance Co… | 12 Mar 2014The Hammersmith Salsa ClubHammersmithTheatre & Performing Arts |
| Oncology Imaging for Drug DevelopmentSMi's 10th annual Oncology Imaging for Drug Development conference will provide attendees with a comprehensive insight into the industry and its future. We will be considering the current landscape of personalised imagin… | 12 - 13 Mar 2014Holiday Inn Regents ParkLondonBusiness |
| Robert GlasperRobert Glasper at Eventim Apollo live on Wednesday, 12 March 2014 in London, Greater London. For tickets to see Robert Glasper at Eventim Apollo, see the list of ticket prices.… | 12 Mar 2014Eventim ApolloLondonMiscellaneous |
Easter in Watford
Easter activities in Watford
Enjoy a fun-filled family Easter holiday with our list of events taking place over the Bank Holiday Easter weekend in Watford.
Wedding fairs in Watford
Get married in style by visiting wedding fairs in Watford. From the bride's dress, to the wedding cake, venues and photographers, plan your special day with our list of local wedding exhibitions.
